Limelight poster
Director Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay Charlie Chaplin

Limelight

Tagline: The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!

Release Date: 1952-10-23

Duration: 137 minutes

Synopsis

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Casting

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Calvero
  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)
  • Buster Keaton
    Calvero's Partner
  • Cap Somers
    Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
  • Florence Wix
    Reception Guest (uncredited)
  • Charlie Hall
    Newsboy (uncredited)
  • Milicent Patrick
    Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
  • Edna Purviance
    Mrs. Parker (uncredited)
  • Nigel Bruce
    Postant
  • Sam Harris
    Socialite (uncredited)